I wake up dripping in sweat with a heavy leg and arm wrapped around me. It's still dark in the room but I can see the light peaking through the curtains. Maddy is still dead asleep as is the giant pain in my ass next to me.
I need to get up and get ready. I also need to get Harry out of here before anyone sees.
I dislodge myself from his grasp and shake his shoulder.
"Harry. Get up." I whisper hoping not to wake Maddy.
He groans and rolls the other way away from me. "No no. You need to get up."
I shake him again but it's like trying to wake the dead. I tap my phone and see I have five minutes before my alarm which is also Maddy's alarm. I decide to let it wake Harry up instead.
However Maddy will freak out at the sight of Harry. I need to wake her and warn her.
I walk over to Maddy's bed and shake her awake. She groans but at least opens her eyes slowly and groggily.
"Maddy. Don't freak out. Harry is here."
Her eyes go wide and she sits up but winces obviously her hangover in full effect.
"It's not what you think. He came here drunk to apologize and then passed out. I couldn't get him out. I tried waking him up but he's dead to the world. I'm going to let my alarm wake him up. You should get up too we have to be in the lobby in an hour."
"Fuck. I feel like shit." She whispers as she throws the covers off.
We tiptoe towards the bathroom together. I walk in and she walks in behind me, catching me by surprise.
"I'm going to shower."
"And I'm going to pee?" She asks as if this is normal.
She pulls her pants down and sits on the toilet. "Go ahead and shower. I won't look if you're that shy."
"I'm not shy." Well kind of true. "I just didn't know we were at this point in our friendship."
I say as I step into the shower and close the curtains with my clothes on. I'll strip down in here.
"We're about to get real comfortable with each other sharing hotel rooms for the next few months P." She flushes the toilet as I throw my clothes on the floor. "Better get used to it."
I start the water and hear her wash her hands. I walk under the water and let its warmth soak me. I close my eyes, enjoying it but it only lasts for a few seconds as the curtain opens.
I jump and cover myself. I look and it's Maddy peeking in. "What are you doing?" I ask startled.
"Well what's the plan? Very nice by the way." I stare at her mouth gaping. "Am I going out there and just go about my business? I need to shower too."
"Uh yeah, just go grab your stuff, I'll be quick. Just let the alarm go off until he gets up."
She nods and closes the curtain. What the actual hell? I guess privacy is a luxury on this tour. I hear her close the door and can relax again. I start to shampoo, closing my eyes to make sure the lather doesn't get in.
A few seconds later I hear the alarm go off. It's loud. I put it on the buzzer sound, the most annoying and loudest one for a reason. It's the only one that wakes me up. It will wake the dead, including Harry.
I hear Harry groan and yell something inaudible. The alarm is shut off and I hear feet. Good. I hear him talking, then Maddy but I can't make out the words just muffled noise. I hear feet again and then door open.
"Maddy? Is he leaving?" I call as I rinse the shampoo.
"Yeah he is as soon as he takes a piss." Harry.
"Harry?! Get out! You can't be in here."
I hear the toliet seat go up and a stream start. Gross.
"Are you seriously peeing while I'm showering? What is wrong with you!?"
He laughs. "Pee pee, it's just a little pee pee." He laughs more and I can't help but let out a little bark laugh.
"You're an idiot. But seriously, you need to get out of here. I'm going to get in so much trouble if people know you are here."
He groans. "Penelope. Stop. Nothing happened, it's fine. If anyone asks I will tell them the truth. You worry too much."
"And you don't worry enough." I rinse out the conditioner, finishing my shower. "Are you done, I need to get out."
"Don't let me stop you."
"Harry." I warn.
"Pee Pee." He mimics. "Fine, I'm leaving, I'm leaving. I'll see you on the bus. Don't be late. Also, I would love an americano before we go, bestie."
"Fine. Out." He laughs and I hear him leave and close the door behind. I peak through the curtain to confirm he actually left. He would fake leave for sure.
I get out and wrap a towel around me just as the door opens again, to my relief though it's just Maddy.
"God he's even sexy in the morning. Maybe even more so. I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are so lucky. Which I guess so am I since you are my roomie."
"Yeah well don't get used to him staying in our room, this was a one time thing that will never happen again."
I grab my toothbrush and run it under the water.
"Maybe. Or maybe not. I have a feeling not."
I look up in the mirror and see shes fully naked now. "Jesus Maddy." I laugh and start brushing my teeth.
She laughs and walks in the shower. This is a strange, strange world I'm in now.
***
Everyone is in the lobby waiting to hop on the buses. I'm helping Jim go through the checklists and make sure everything and everyone is accounted for.
I'm going around confirming bus assignments when Harry comes over.
"Good morning P. Do you have my coffee by chance?" Ass.
"Yes it's on your bus waiting for you. One cream, one sugar just how you like."
"Thanks so much. And you mean our bus." He says with a wicked smile. It doesn't go past me.
"What did you do?" I narrow my eyes at him.
"Well Jim usually bunks with me and I thought." He puts his finger on his chin like he's in deep thought. "Wouldn't it only make sense that Penelope, the tour assistant was also bunked with me. There's just so much to go over all the time. It just seemed more practical."
"Harry."
His mouth forms a cheshire grin. "Penelope."
"I will murder you. I am not bunking with you for months."
He puts his hands on my shoulders. "P. I have the best, most luxurious bus. I get better food, better tv, better everything. I am doing you a favor. Accept it."
I tilt my head and raise my eyebrow. "A favor?"
"Yes and..I want your company. It's been so long since I had someone to hang out with while on tour. When I was in The Vinyls we had each other to pass the time and joke around and hang out with. It's just me now. It gets lonely." He looks down sad. He looks back up at me and my heart breaks in half. "But now I have you. Please say yes."
Why? Why is he so wonderful and manipulating and heartbreaking. "Fine. Yes. Don't need to beg."
He laughs and pulls me into a hug. "Oh were gonna have so much fun together P." He whispers in my ear and I immediately regret saying yes.
"Alright everyone let's get a move on!" Jim bellows over the crowd.
"Come on roomie!" He says and grabs my hand.
What have I just agreed to?
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